THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 29, 1938.
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Chamberlain And Halifax To Visit Signor Mussolini
Possibility Of Another No-War Declaration
Wide Field Of Issues Likely To Be Explored
London, To-day.
The visit of Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Lord Hali- fax to Signor Mussolini early in January is foreshadowed by an official announcement stating that, "at the meeting in Munich, Signor Mussolini suggested to the Premier that he
·UNITED
FRONT CABLE
London, To-day.
"The United front" cable from the Shanghai Chambers of Com- merce is warmly approved by Far Eastern businessmen, who hope that Shanghai will make further similar efforts to bring pressure on their respective, governments simultaneously, communicating. what they are doing to the news- papers.-Reater.
should in some future date pay a visit to Rome." NATURAL
"As the opportunity of making such a visit might occur during the forthcoming Parliamentary recess, inquiries were made as to whether a
COUNTERPART
date in the first half of January would be suit- TO PARIS TRIP
able to Signor Mussolini. The latter has stated that he would in principle welcome a visit from the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary at that time.'
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Rome, To-day.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain will visit Rome in January, according to the Italian afternoon papers
GERMAN POLICY BITTERLY CRITICISED
Bitter criticisms are made of Germany by local vernacular papers, in editorials commenting on Germany's postponement sine die of the date for the presentation of credentials by the new Chinese Ambassador.
Characterising the postponement as "Hitler's great insult to China's envoy," the China "Evening Newa" states it is rare in the history of international relations that a row Ambassador's, speech on the occa- sion of the presentation of his credentials is found unsatisfactory by the leader of his accredited that his reception, after being country. It is all the more strange
deferred three times, has now been indefinitely postponed.
As many Anglo-Italian problems were settled dur-yesterday.
ing the course of the negotiations preceding The London correspondent of the of the reception for the new Chin- Declaring that the postponement the signing of the Anglo-Italian pact, it may be "Giornale D'Italia" comments, "The ese Envoy indicates Hitler's inten- taken, says Reuter's diplomatic correspзn-
news is of great importance at the tions not to restore Sino-German present turn of affairs dent, that when Mr. Chamberlain and Lord France's internal crisis seems to be "Star" urges the National Govern- when relationship to normalcy, the Halifax meet Il Duce a wider field can be ex-dispersing the hopes raised after ment to recall Mr. Chen Chich. plored.
Munich, to ich Mr. Chamber The recall, the journal says, is lain continues to show courageous justified on the following grounds: fidelity."
Reuter.
MEDITERRANEAN INTERESTS
One of the most important sub-, use of the Canal will probably be jects to be raised is Franco-Italian mentioned. relations which still remain un- satisfactory. This matter was dis- cussed in Paris during the Anglo- French talks last week and if Mr. Chamberlain and Signor Mussolini can by personal contact effect an improvement in the situation, they would make a big contribution to- wards achieving peace in Europe.
IL DUCE'S EFFORTS
London, To-day.
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The newspaper adds that Mr. Chamberlain's visit assumes the appearance of a natural counter part to the conversations in Paris last week. Authoritative circles
Firstly, there must be some poli- tical complications in Germany which account for the failure of the Chinese Ambassador to present his credentials after his presence in Germany for over two months. consider To acquaint itself with these poll- the reported visit to be of great tical complications the Government The diplomatic correspondent of interest and importance, while the should recall the Chinese Envoy the "Daily Mail" says the Premier Italian public generally welcomes for inquiry and reorientate its intends to discuss with Mussolini the visit as a sign of the new good-attitude towards Germany. questions connected with British will between the two countries. Secondly, since Germany is alleg- and Italian interests in the Medi- Reuter.
ed to be afraid of Japanese opposi- terranean, as well as the general
tion if she restores normal relations with China, it is useless for the Chinese Ambassador to remain in Berlin
The efforts of Il Duce in bring- European situation. The visit is; ing the Powers together in Munich regarded by the "Daily Mail” as a is not forgotten and it may be felt
development which clearly proves that as a partner in the
that Mr. Chamberlain is determined Berlin- Rome axis, he may find it possible to continue his "peace policy." to assist
Trans-Ocean. in improving、 Anglo-
German relations.
In view of the Anglo-Italian agreement it may not be con- sidered necessary to produce In Rome a declaration similar to the Anglo-German declara- tion in Munich.
LEAVING TO-DAY
Rome, To-day.
MEXICO OIL INJUNCTION
"Finally, it is reported that Hitler intends to receive the Chin- ese Ambassador simultaneously with the "Manchukuo❞
envoy. Naturally China cannot tolerate of this."
Mexico City, To-day. The second District Court Mexico. has granted a definite stay of execution of the injunction in City, Reynosa, under the general ex- the case filed by the Compania propriation decree of March 18, The South-African Defence Min- Petroleo-Mercedes. and Compania 1938. ister, Mr. Pirow, who was received Petrol-Eratitania,
The court, at the same time, or- by Mussolini yesterday, will not, Nevertheless, despite the fact leave until Tuesday midday to pro- that the Franco-German declara-ceed to Holland, via Paris.-Trans tion has had a tepid welcome in Ocean. France, it was well received in
Britain. Therefore, the conclusion |
of
an Anglo-Italian declaration
may be thought advisable.
TIME NOT RIPE
It is unlikely that there will be any serious discussion of the pos- sibility of an air pact or limitation of armaments, the general view being that the time is not yet ripe for it.
Italy may take the opportunity of advancing her claims for some say in the supervision of the Suez Canal. In any case, the rates „charged for Italian shipping for
The companies oppose the taking dered the return to the Compania possession of their concessions and Petrol-Eratitania all material al- materials by agents of the National | ready taken from its Rio Bravo Economy Department of Monterrey property-Reuter.
This is what the harbour looked like, in the camera's eye, dur